Youth and Family Specialist II

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a human centered, strength-based, and trauma informed philosophy by treating all clients, families and collaterals in a non-judgmental and respectful manner while building on their strengths.
• Create a trusting and safe relationship with the client and encourages personal growth of the client.
• Provide ongoing direct therapeutic services including individual sessions, group sessions, and family support as needed.
• Conduct thorough intake and assessment of new clients, develop appropriate treatment plans, medication and safety plans, ongoing progress notes, and refer/discharge clients as appropriate.
• Provide clinical case management working in multiple systems and settings providing services to foster children, foster families, biological families and adults.
• Flexibility to provide services in office setting, in foster homes, virtually, and in community.
• Assists in the education and supervision of youth in group sessions and activities as needed.
• Congratulates with other service providers and assists clinical team in building network and resources.
• Consistently demonstrate discretion and independent judgment with regard to assessing and making decisions around the best interest for children and families.
• Absorb the responsibility of “on-call” duty as assigned and is responsive to crises independently either by phone and/or in person, demonstrating a calm and professional approach while assuring safety for all involved.
• Able to follow HIPAA guidelines as well as mental health federal & state regulations.
• Document all contacts and incidents and ensure that client files are up to date.
• Develop and complete assessments, service plans, progress notes and any other necessary documentation.
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner.
• Attends and participates in regular staff and clinical meetings.
• Attends outside workshops and agency trainings as part of professional development activities.
• Provides applicable clinical trainings to staff, foster families, biological families and others depending on needs and as applicable per state, including evidence based models.

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.
• NH: 2 yrs clinically supervised experience working with children and families is required.
• Minimum of LSWA certification or eligibility to obtain certification within six (6) months of date of hire is required.
• URM/DCS: Bilingual in Spanish and English with the ability to read, write and communicate verbally in both languages.
• Valid Driver’s License, proof of automobile insurance and positive driving record to transport minors in own vehicle if needed.

Here’s Why You Should Join Us

• We prioritize our employees' wellbeing with a comprehensive benefits package, for those who qualify, and a supportive workplace culture where all are encouraged and empowered to drive change, make a difference, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Ascentria Offers The Following Employee Benefits:
• High quality/affordable health, dental, and vision insurance to support your overall wellness.
• A Flexible Spending Account to help manage eligible expenses.
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match.
• A full-service Employee Assistance Program with many free and accessible services and supports.
• Tuition reimbursement to invest in your professional growth and development.
• Paid time off which increases as your tenure grows and holidays for work-life balance.
• We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, where all voices are heard and respected.